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Carleton becoming a force on world stage for Canadian team in transition
Bridget Carleton was named to the ‘All-Star Five’ at last month’s FIBA World Cup, where she helped Canada finish fourth. Her role on the national team is growing, and eyes are already on the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Top skills coach Sewell has a talent for helping talent
Behind the scenes, Dave Sewell has been shaping the game’s of many of the best basketball players in London — including NBA draft pick Shaedon Sharpe. But don’t call him a ‘guru.’ He’d prefer you focus on the players.

Around the Perimeter: Hoops and hope; Carleton, Canada fourth at World Cup
‘Forever legacy’ courts are open for play; Bridget Carleton, London Ramblers alumna, finishes 4th with Canada at FIBA World Cup; NBLC looks back, plans for No. 11. Columnist Jason Winders has the latest hoops news & notes

Around the Diamond: One win to go; Will Majors go back-to-back?
One win will do it, but the London Majors know putting away the pesky Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be easy. But if they’re successful? The Majors will be back-to-back IBL champs

Around the Perimeter: Lightning, local hoops and more!
Lightning coach-less, at least for now; Ayim on Brittney Griner and risks of international play; Lightning’s Burns (and Western’s Shiddo) with new pro jobs.

Around the Diamond: Rematch is set; Can Majors repeat?
If it seems familiar, that’s because it is. The London Majors and Toronto Maple Leafs are squaring off for the IBL title for the second year in a row. It’s a best-of-seven series this time around. Can London go back-to-back?

Around the Diamond: Cardinals up next; Finals on deck?
The Majors kick off their semi-final series Saturday against Hamilton. Who has the momentum — the pennant winners or the team coming off a big upset win?

Around the Diamond: Playoffs begin; Pitching decisions ahead
They clinched the pennant Thursday, and they’ll open playoffs Friday — against the Brantford Red Sox. Managing pitching will be key, while the Majors will look to keep the bats rolling.

Around the Diamond: Pennant fever; Career year for Mr. Major?
The Majors’ fate is in their own hands. Win both this weekend and they’re IBL pennant winners two years in a row; Has 2022 been Brownlee’s best?; Reichstein rounding into form. Our latest news & notes …

Hall-of-Famer Francis on expectations and success
BC-born Jeff Francis, who calls London home, reflects on a baseball journey that included 11 big-league seasons, Pan Am Gold, and, earlier this summer, induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

Around the Diamond: Fighting for first; Clutch at-bats crucial
The London Majors, in first place by a half-game entering the weekend, jockey for position as they seek home-field advantage for playoffs; London playing long (and small) ball.

New-look Beefeaters eyeing defence of Ontario title
With a new coach and plenty of new faces, the London Beefeaters Junior Football team kicks off its OFC season this weekend. The goal? Repeat as provincial champs — and more